Christianity and Other Superstitions is an account that calls into question the foundation of religions and how they affect us all in the modern world. Starting with the basic fears in early man that led to his creation of gods and religions, it traces the development of ancient myths and superstitions to the births of Christianity and Islam from Mideast pagan beliefs to their present day doctrines and practices. It shows how the biblical stories of Jesus have been taken out of context and falsified by the clergy throughout history in order to promote their earthly goals. Islam and its prophet Muhammad, are examined historically and philosophically. The influence of Islam in the world is shown in general and specific to the acts of terrorism seen today. It exposes the history and context of the passages in the Koran that are most responsible for this violence. Explored also, are fanatic groups such as; The Peoples Temple of Jim Jones, Scientology and David Koresh's Branch Davidians. The background of the Mormon religion should convince most readers that it too exhibits its own brand of fanaticism.The inner workings of the Catholic Church shows it's involvement and cover-up of the epidemic of sexual abuse among its clergy. Individual cases and the connection to the hierarchy are examined. This connects the former pope to aiding and abetting criminal pedophile priests during his twenty four year term as head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith [formally known as the Congregation for the Inquisition]. It spends time venturing into an up-to-the-minute and detailed exposť of crimes against humanity by the Roman Catholic Church, crimes that were reviewed, condoned, and kept secret by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger AKA Pope Benedict XVI. A call for the arrest and trial of the ex-pope, himself, would be a certainty were he outside of the realm, privileges and protection of Vatican City.

Stephen Gunn, authorISBN-10: 1470134527 Softcover, 376 pagesNon FictionAvailability: The book is available on Amazon.com

Your post reads to be very comprehensive and intriguing Stephen. Is this just spam or do you wish to interact? I'm probably talking to myself, as your unlikely to not ever to return but you might surprise me and prove me wrong.

There are only two types of religious people, the deceivers and the deceived. SS

What you posted was very disturbing and riveting at the same time, i think you better check your facts first before posting anything like this. I also think that we should all respect each others religion.

I tend to ridicule those who believe things without evidence (see sig.). Not everytime in every occasion but whenever I think it just might strike up some dialog......or you're a jehovah's witness knocking on my door.

I would rather face a cold reality than delude myself with comforting fantasies.

You are free to believe what you want to believe and I am free to ridicule you for it.

I think we should defend people's right to have a religion on civil rights grounds, but I also think it's okay to attack religion in general on rational grounds. I have friends who are people of faith, and there is really nothing I can do about it. If what they bring to the table is mostly rational, I can live with that. It could be that religion is so pervasive because at one time it confirmed a survival advantage. We are seeing that it's as old as humanity is itself.

Of course, I will fight tooth and nail when people of faith take anti-science positions and try to create laws based on them, or try to get religion into public schools by way of teaching creationism.

The percentage of people who are walking away from religion is growing. Religiosity in the west is on the decline. But hey... We have a long way to go.

Uncertainty may make you uncomfortable. Certainty makes you ridiculous.

I think most superstitions are a result of upbringing, family beliefs from generation to generation. Also, sometimes people may believe in superstition when they are old enough to realize that there are things they are open to believing. Either way, it's actually okay - for me that is. :)

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